Skyler
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Scholar, sheltering
Origin: Dutch/English (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #671 in 2025 with 422 babies born.
History: Skyler surged in the 2000s-2010s. Breaking Bad's Skyler White became one of TV's most debated characters — unfairly hated by some fans, fiercely defended by others. The name carries the vastness of the American sky. Anna Gunn's performance made Skyler a name associated with moral complexity. Skyler means the American sky and the gray areas of American storytelling.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Skyler? About 1 in 4,456 babies born in 2025 were named Skyler, or roughly 2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Skyler
What does the name Skyler mean?
Skyler means “Scholar, sheltering” from Dutch/English (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Skyler?
Skyler has Dutch/English (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Scholar, sheltering”.
How popular is Skyler?
Skyler ranked #670 in 2025 — given to 422 babies that year.
When was Skyler most popular?
Skyler peaked in 2002 with 1,558 babies registered that year.
Is Skyler a boy or girl name?
Skyler is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 60% of Skylers are boys and 40% are girls.
Is the name Skyler rising or falling in popularity?
Skyler has fallen 207 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #463 in 2020 to #670 in 2025.
How long has Skyler been recorded?
Skyler appears in birth records across 69 years — from 1954 through 2025.